1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 vs. 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass would be higher. At 4,269 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 (235 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (108 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 should accelerate faster than 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 475 kg more than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass (279 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190. (246 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 | 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Oldsmobile |
| Model | 190 | Cutlass |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2461 cc | 4269 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 279 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 5270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2850 mm |
